Accessibility: Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Checklist

Please use the WebAIM Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Checklist to guide development and remediation of online material. Documents and presentations must be made accessible before appearing on the web or learning management system.

What should be considered when creating an accessible Word document or PowerPoint slides.

The following checklist uses the Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Office 2016 and newer.  For additional information, please see our related article for using the Accessibility Checker and creating accessible electronic documents.

WebAIM is a public service which shared their Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Checklist online.  Please use it to guide development and remediation of online material.